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| Field | State Florida FDEP | Local Broward County (Unincorporated) Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management / SFWMD |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities | Site Plan / Plat Approval with Stormwater Management / SFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | FDEP | Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management / SFWMD |
| Lead Time | NOI must be submitted at least 2 business days before construction begins | County review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks |
| Application Method | Online via FDEP's ePermitting system (www.fldepportal.com) | County permits via Broward County EPGMD; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal |
| Fee | $400 for projects < 5 acres; $600 for ≥ 5 acres; additional fees may apply for ERP | County fees per project; SFWMD ERP fee $500–$8,000+ |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No countywide cap; stormwater treatment per SFWMD ERP and Broward County Code of Ordinances Chapter 27 |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | Yes |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching; water quality per SFWMD; Broward County Water Management Standards apply for local drainage |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Discharges must not cause turbidity in receiving waters to exceed 29 NTU above background in Class III waters | Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; Stormwater Management Plan per SFWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | No | Yes |
| Inspections | ||
| Inspection Requirements | At least every 7 days and within 24 hours of a storm event producing ≥ 0.5 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period | County conducts construction-phase inspections. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction systems require maintenance entity. |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Inspector — no specific state certification required, but must be trained and knowledgeable in stormwater BMPs | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | Broward County Water Management Standards / SFWMD ERP Handbook |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Conservation Lands / Water Preserve Areas, Coastal Construction Zone |